What's the best way to rent a car in New York City?

[Pepper]

Visiting NYC next month and need to rent a car for a weekend trip upstate. Everywhere I look has crazy fees or terrible reviews about hidden charges. Where can I find decent rental car in NYC options without getting ripped off? Manhattan pick-up preferred.

[Ggier]

Getting a rental car in NYC requires some strategy. Skip the airport locations (those extra taxes hurt) and look for midtown agencies - many offer weekend specials. Premium doesn't always mean expensive; some luxury rentals have better mileage policies. Check out these surprisingly reasonable options here.